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Kathy Griffin Says Her Third Facelift Cost $218,000

The comedian used a podcast appearance to explain her choice of a Beverly Hills surgeon, contrasting it with pricier “ponytail” facelifts popular with celebrities.

Overview

  • Kathy Griffin disclosed the price on the Nov. 10 Good Guys podcast with hosts Josh Peck and Ben Soffer.
  • She said the surgery was performed by Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei, whose work she sought after seeing Sia’s results.
  • Griffin contrasted her procedure with Kris Jenner’s viral “ponytail” facelift linked to Dr. Steven Levine, noting some surgeons charge up to $1 million.
  • She detailed a difficult recovery that included drains from her chin and an upper eyelid lift with a “cat eye stitch,” plus a stitch in her chin.
  • Coverage places her candor within a broader wave of celebrity transparency about cosmetic work that experts say can counter unrealistic beauty standards.